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1. Xpert MTB/RIF test for detection of pulmonary tuberculosis and rifampicin resistance.

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Steingart, Karen R.

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*DIAGNOSTIC use of polymerase chain reaction, *TUBERCULOSIS diagnosis, *RIFAMPIN, *DRUG resistance, *LOW-income countries, *MIDDLE-income countries, *EQUIPMENT & supplies
Abstract

The article discusses a study which investigates the accuracy of Xpert MTB/RIF, a single and automated polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test, in diagnosing resistance to rifampicin and tuberculosis. The study identified 18 unique research involving 8000 participants coming from low- and-middle-income countries. Results show that Xpert MTB/RIF is an effective tool in diagnosing such diseases in the countries.

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2013
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